The further south you go, the bigger the bugs. Heat has a dramatic effect on the growth rate of some species, and North ...

Along the southern edge of the United States sits the state of Alabama. While it may be home to over five million people, much of the state is covered by forests (67% of the state’s total area, to be ...

Whether you think bugs are creepy or fascinating, have a look at the wheel bug, Arilus cristatus, a species of assassin bug. Larger than most other bugs, assassin bugs are important predators in the ...

Thankfully, Powassan virus is still rare in Minnesota, but that is not the case for the deadliest creature on earth, which is ...

Sugar gliders are named for their love of sweet foods, such as nectar and sap, but in Tasmania, they’re out here eating birds ...

©Vinicius R. Souza/Shutterstock.com Another one of the largest insects found in Alabama is the Giant Water Bug, a member of the family Belostomatidae, which includes around 170 species worldwide. Most ...

When it comes to humans and insects, the relationship is rocky at best. Over one billion dollars are spent on pesticides in the US annually. Not only are the pesticides terrible for everything that ...

I never expected an assassin bug bite to hurt this much! Watch as I take on this little menace and feel the sting first-hand.

An international research team led by Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) and the Joint FAO/IAEA Center of Nuclear ...

They’re as bright as fireflies, but far harder to find. Still, experts say it’s worth seeking a glimpse of these stunning ...

Michael Madsen, the actor best known for his collaborations with Quentin Tarantino in films like Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill ...